Connectivity problems when using Mbox 2 on certain PowerBook G4's. Pro Tools can't locate the Digidesign Hardware.

Available for download (and in the Additional Files folder on Pro Tools LE 7.0 CDs) in a new category in the Support/Downloads area:

Mbox 2 Downloads:
http://www.digidesign.com/download/mbox2/

Mbox 2 Beta Firmware & Driver Update Kit v1.38

For Select PowerBook G4s Only

For more information on this issue, please see Mbox 2 Compatibility Information with PowerBook G4
http://www.digidesign.com/compato/osx/mbox2/pb.cfm

From the Mbox 2 Firmware v1.38.pdf Read Me document, included with both downloads:

We have identified a potential problem with some aluminum Apple PowerBook G4 models. These laptops may not provide sufficient power from one or both of their built-in USB ports.

Digidesign is providing a beta firmware and driver update to help counteract these issues. Only users experiencing a lack or loss of communication with Mbox 2 and a PowerBook G4 should use this update. If you do not have a PowerBook G4, there is no need to update your Mbox 2 firmware with this version.

Macintosh users that update to this firmware will not have their Mbox 2 recognized on a Windows-based PC unless they also update the Mbox 2 drivers on that Windows machine. Note that you only need to do the following if you have updated your Mbox 2 firmware as above, and want to use your Mbox 2 on both a Macintosh and a Windows computer.
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